| Choose a camera that redefines the entry-level digital SLR category. The PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models. Since theres no rule that SLR cameras must come in one color, try the K-x in a choice of white or black, as well as special, limited edition red and navy. With a one-handed shooting design that is extremely compact, lightweight, and easy-to-use, the very affordable K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point and shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR. |
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 Easy, excellent, smallish, friends amazed |
| Review Date: February 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Greg, Durham, NC |
I purchased the K-x from Amazon in December 2009.
I used to shoot with an SLR way back in high school around 1990. This is my first SLR since then and I'm amazed at how easy and fun it is to take great shots. My friends and family are amazed at the results but I owe a lot to the design of the K-x (though it should be noted that the competition is probably equally capable). I've uploaded a few of my first pics, take a look.
My recommendation: DSLRs are so much better than small point and shoots. But they are less convenient (e.g. bulkier, less simple). At this price, don't think twice... just buy it and have fun.
Batteries: I'm using cheap rayovac 4.0 nimh rechargeable batteries and like most of the other "low standby discharge" nimh batteries... they last for ever.
Nit Pickers: Yes, it's true: play back display is not as nice as some other rigs, "live view" is only useful if you are taking still life shots, video is not very usable. These aren't very important to me and are outweighed by the other positive attributes of the camera. |
Great first DSLR!
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| Review Date: February 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Pribislavsky, |
I got my K-x early December and shot like a million pictures already. Image quality is superb and make sure you get yourself some quality filters, the IR remote control and a good quality tripod to make it even better. It does take a bit of time to figure out all the settings and controls since there are so many of them available (I am still finding things here and there that I had no idea the camera could do) but the interface and menu is VERY easy and very user friendly. Overall quality of the camera is excellent and that is what Pentax is known for. As for the 18-55mm lens it came with, great lens for everyday shooting. You might want to consider getting one of the other lens packages as I kinda regret not having another telephoto lens on hand. I will buy one later, but if you have a camera like this you would want to get another lens anyways, so why not save some money now with the great bundles Pentax has available.
Video quality is great if you record in a well lit room or outside (just like any other camcorder). I still need to figure out the auto focusing while filming which is just a matter of selecting the right configuration.
The only thing I don't like is that if you want to shoot in HDR Mode (High Dynamic Range Imaging) which combines 3 shots together and pretty much gives you the best quality shots, you cannot set the timer on. So even if you have the best tripod out there, when you press the shoot button, the push slightly shakes the camera on the first image which makes the outcome of the 3 combined images slightly blurry. I don't understand why the countdown timer is not available for this mode. The only way to take an HDR picture is if you get the infrared remote or program your universal TV remote control to work with your camera ( it's an infrared signal, same signal you use to change a channel on your TV with your remote.
All in all, this a a superb camera for all your needs and a great first DSLR for rookies like me. Very sturdy quality built and easy one hand operation. Just get a good tripod, filters, remote control and some extra lenses later on and you are set!!
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Great value for money
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| Review Date: February 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Nageshwara Rao, AHMEDABAD, INDIA |
Pros:
Excellent value for money.
Huge array of in-camera digital filters.
2 modes of RAW.
Compatible with wide range of lenses.
720P video capture.
Good auto focus.
Body-built shake reduction system. E
asy availability of AA batteries.
One of the smallest entry level DSLR in the market.
Large ISO range from 100 to 12800 (Excellent noise reduction system).
Superb in-camera editing features!
Available in vibrant colors!
Cons:
Very slow auto focus in Live View mode.
It is 4 days since I started using the camera. I will update more in the coming days.
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Fun camera
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| Review Date: February 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Neildo, SLC, UT United States |
I recently had a kid so I wanted a camera for taking indoor, low-light shots. I bought both the Canon S90 and the K-X because both are top-rated for low-light shots. Surprisingly I give the S90 a slight edge over the K-X for low-light snapshots. S90 has a fast f/2 lens so you ISO setting is much lower. Typical indoor night shot on the S90 is 1/30 @ 400 ISO, whereas K-x is 1/30 @ 1600 ISO. I'd say the S90 at 400ISO is slightly clean than the K-x @ 1600ISO. With a fast prime lens (not cheap unless you buy manual focus), the the K-x would win easily. If you're buying a camera primarily for quality, indoor snapshots of kids, then I'd recommend the S90. However, if you really want the features of a DSLR then you can't go wrong with the K-X. Good all-around camera. I like the ability to use any k-mount pentax lens. HD video is a nice bonus.
I can recommend NiZN batteries for this camera. I've been using them for a month with this camera and they seem to work almost as well as Lithium and better than NiMH. |
Great camera for the price!!!
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mac Geek, NJ, USA |
| I have the Pentax K2000 which is a NO nonsense No frills DSLR camera. It takes outstanding photos!!!!...That's what it was made for!...No video...Just photos!!!...I made the upgrade to the new Pentax KX about a month ago & couldn't be more pleased!!!...This DOES do video!!!...720p High definition!...This has Live View & Orientation Sensor!...Still....like my K2000...it does what it actually made for....It takes EXCELLENT photos!!!!....I always am sort of skeptical when a camera has too many "Bells & Whistles"....I always think of that as a gimmick & that it will take away from the ability to shoot good photos. That's why I originally bought my K2000 last year. Because it was designed to be a VERY nice DSLR camera made for taking photos...Which it does VERY well...After reading a LOT a reviews...I decided to buy my KX...AGAIN...I am very PLEASED....I am more concerned about quality photos than anything else on a digital camera & it takes very nice photos!...Of course, if you are a "novice", you will have to learn about different settings on a DSLR to get different results...I never really used the video on any of my cameras....I have a camcorder for that...but....I must say that I am impressed by the video on the KX also...I bought this on AMAZON for a very good price...I've tried other "Name Brand" cameras costing up to $250.00 more. I am VERY glad that I stuck with Pentax!!!!!! |
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